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  • AS HEARD IN COURT FEBRUARY 17, 2023

    AS HEARD IN COURT FEBRUARY 17, 2023

    PEOPLE V. STANLEY SCOTT GRUNDY – Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 192(a)/193(a), Voluntary Manslaughter with special enhancement, 12022.5(a), Personal Use of a Firearm. Defendant was sentenced to the maximum sentence the law allows to 21 years state prison. This case was prosecuted by ADA Neumann with assistance from retired DDA Vacek, CHP - Willows Officer Cushman, and Glenn County Sheriff's Office Detectives Lopeteguy and Barnes, Deputy Thompson, and Sergeant Felton, FBI Agent Wales, DA Chief Investigator Knight, and Victim Witness Advocate White.

    This incident occurred on or about March 8, 2019, Defendants Stanley Scott Grundy, Lane Cleo Walker, and John Cornelis Poldervaart were with now deceased Michael Paul Oliveira at Oliveira’s residence to confront victim, Brandon Dawson. A confrontation ensued with a four-on-one fight where Defendants Grundy, Walker, and Poldervaart joined Oliveira to beat victim Dawson into submission, subsequently handcuffing his hands and zip tying his feet. Dawson was driven to Willows by Grundy in Grundy’s van with Walker and Poldervaart as passengers. Oliveira was following in a separate vehicle, Dawson’s BMW. In Willows, Oliveira and Poldervaart left the area together leaving Grundy and Walker with Dawson in Grundy’s van. Grundy and Walker drove Dawson approximately an hour and 20 minutes away from Willows to a location in the foothills of Colusa County where Grundy personally used a firearm to shoot Dawson in the head, causing Dawson’s death. Grundy and Walker burned Dawson’s body and then left the scene. Grundy then returned to the homicide crime scene later in the evening with co-Defendant Clayton Shane Humphrey to bury the body and remove the handcuffs. Grundy and Humphrey purchased a Dremel tool and a shovel from Walmart in Willows to remove the handcuffs, but were unable to do so with these tools. Humphrey used a knife and shovel to remove the handcuffs from Dawson’s body by removing Dawson’s hands from his deceased body. Grundy and Humphrey buried Dawson’s body in a shallow grave in the foothills of Colusa County. Without the cooperation of witnesses who provided critical information to law enforcement, this case could not have been solved and prosecuted. Our offices expresses condolences to the Dawson and Skidmore family for the loss of Brandon Dawson.

  • AS HEARD IN COURT JANUARY 27, 2023

    PEOPLE V. ISMAEL SOLIZ JR. - Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 288(a), Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child Under 14 Years Old and was found in violation of 2 previous felony convictions of Penal Code section 273a(a), Child Endangerment in violation of probation. Defendant was sentenced to 8 years 8 months prison and required to register for 290 Sex Offender Registration for 20 years. This case was prosecuted by ADA Neumann with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tuma and Glenn County Probation Officer Moize. 

     

  • As Heard in Court January 13, 2023, recap from 12/2/22

    PEOPLE V. ALAN KYLER - Defendant was previously convicted of a violation of Penal Code Section 273.5(a) Domestic Violence causing a Traumatic Condition and was placed on probation. Defendant was subsequently convicted of a violation of Penal Code Section 273.5(f)(1) Domestic Violence causing a traumatic condition with a prior for the same and found in violation of his probation. Defendant was sentenced to 3 years in state prison. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff's Office Deputy Rasmussen.

    PEOPLE V. FRANCISCO LLAMAS- Defendant was convicted of felony violations of Penal Code Section 30305, Felon in Possession of Ammunition and admitted to a Prior Strike. He was sentenced to serve 32 months state prison. This case was prosecuted by ADA Neumann with assistance from CHP - Willows Officer Cushman and Glenn County Sheriff's Office (retired) Detective Felton.

    PEOPLE V. LATSAMY KANGMEUANG - Defendant was previously convicted of felony violations of Vehicle Code section 2800.2(a), Evasion and 496d(a), Receipt of Stolen Vehicle and was found in violation of probation for the 4th time. Defendant was sentenced to 2 years prison and probation was terminated. This case was prosecuted by ADA Neumann with assistance from Glenn County Probation Department Officer Moize.

  • AS HEARD IN COURT DECEMBER 2, 2022

    PEOPLE V. ALLEN PAUL RUEDA - Defendant was previously found in violation of felony convictions of Penal Code section 29800, Felon in Possession of Firearm, 1320(b), Failure to Appear on a Felony, and Vehicle Code section 10851, Automobile Theft and was found in violation of probation for the 1st time. Defendant was sentenced to 3 years 4 months prison. This case was prosecuted by DA Stewart with assistance from Glenn County Probation Department Officer Moize.

  • AS HEARD IN COURT OCTOBER 14, 2022

    PEOPLE V. STEVEN BUTLER - Defendant was previously convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1), Assault with a Deadly Weapon and three misdemeanor counts of 273.6, Violation of Restraining Order and was found in violation of probation for the 7th time. Defendant was sentenced to 3 years prison and probation was terminated. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from Glenn County Probation Department Officer Van Eck.

  • AS HEARD IN COURT SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

    PEOPLE V. JOSHUA JEEMANG LEE-  Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 192(b), Involuntary Manslaughter of his 2 month and 22 day-old baby girl, Ariel Zoey Lee.  On January 8, 2021, Ariel was non-responsive and life flighted to UC Davis Medical Center, where she was placed on a ventilator and was not expected to survive as the doctors found bleeding on Ariel's brain and brain swelling, signs of shaking the baby.  Both doctors who examined the baby at UC Davis Medical Center opined that the injuries inflicted upon Ariel were a result of the baby being shaken, not consistent with the Defendant's initial explanations of her choking during feeding or falling off the bed in their Willows apartment. Defendant, who was 18.5 years old at the time of the incident, eventually confessed that he picked up his daughter under her arms and shook Ariel twice. Defendant admitted he shook Ariel because he was angry and frustrated that she would not stop crying, thinking shaking would make her stop crying. Defendant was also coming down from being under the influence of non-prescribed Xanax, Percocet, and marijuana. Defendant spoke at sentencing that he "loved and misses his daughter greatly and wishes she was still here."  Defendant Lee's attorney argued that the Defendant is mentally unstable and had an IEP in school, mitigating his criminal conduct. 

     

    DA Stewart argued to the court that many times the defense used the term "accident" yet this deliberate action by the Defendant was not an accident.  Mr. Stewart stated Ariel was shaken so hard that her brain was smashed against her skull, shaken so hard that she died because of the injuries at the hands of her father. Injuries that the Defendant admitted he intentionally inflicted because he was mad, angry, and frustrated. Mr. Stewart stated “Defendant intentionally inflicted these injuries because Ariel would not stop crying, taking out that frustration on his 2 month and 22 day-old child, silencing her forever.”  

     

    After lengthy arguments asking for a prison term under mandatory supervision from the prosecution versus a request for probation from the defense, the Defendant was granted probation for 4 years, 180 days in custody to serve at a substance abuse rehabilitation treatment facility, a 52 week Child Abuser program, drug court, anger management , and mental health counseling. This case was prosecuted by DA Stewart with assistance from Glenn County Sheriff's Office Detective Lopeteguy and Victim Witness Advocate Pinedo.  Our sincerest condolences and prayers for healing to the Bassetti family for the loss of their baby girl. In January of 2021, Ariel donated her heart and saved the life of a 5-month-old boy in Seattle. Rest in peace, Ariel.

     

  • PAROLE GRANTED

    PAROLE GRANTED!

    Today, Assistant District Attorney Ruby Neumann virtually appeared at a parole board hearing at Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California to oppose the possible release of Inmate Kenneth Eugene Hale. Inmate Hale was denied release at 3 previous parole hearings in 2014, 2017, and 2019 and was given direction each time on programming and steps to take to be found suitable for release on parole.

    In February of 1994, Inmate Hale robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint Mrs. Roxy Ross, who had pulled over to help him with his broken down vehicle. Inmate Hale carjacked Mrs. Ross’s pickup and engaged in a high speed chase from Orland into the town of Willows exceeding 100 MPH in a 25 MPH zone at times. The police chase ended when Inmate Hale blew through 5 intersections and struck the vehicle of Mr. Wilfred "Doc" Fox and Mrs. Winona "Nona" Fox. Mr. and Mrs. Fox lost their lives as a result of the collision and Inmate Hale plead guilty to both of their murders. Mrs. Fox was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Fox was transported to Glenn General Hospital, then air flighted to Enloe Hospital and was pronounced dead during an hour long painful surgery. Inmate Hale's BAC was .19% and he was sentenced to 25 years to life. While in prison in 1998, Inmate Hale attacked and nearly killed a correctional deputy stabbing him with an inmate manufactured weapon "shank" adding 17 years to his sentence. Inmate Hale affiliated with the Nazi Low Riders gang in prison. Inmate Hale is now 55 years old and has served 28.5 years in prison.

  • AS HEARD IN COURT 8/5/22

    PEOPLE V. JAMES PHILLIP THOMAS - Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of Health and Safety Code section 11377(a), Possession of Methamphetamine as a Registered Sex Offender and violations of probation. Defendant was sentenced to 3 years 4 months prison. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from retired Glenn County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheldon. 
     
    PEOPLE V. JULIAN ARTURO MARTINEZ - Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 451(b), Arson of Inhabited Dwelling. Defendant was sentenced to 828 days jail and 2 years probation. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from Orland Police Department Officer Andrade and Sergeant Cessna. 
     
    PEOPLE V. JAMES SCOTT BEEGLE - Defendant was convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(4), Assault with Great Bodily Injury Likely and 273.6, Violation of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Defendant was sentenced to 1 year and 9 days jail, 52 week Batterer's Treatment classes, and 3 years of probation. This case was prosecuted by DDA Coffey with assistance from Orland Police Department Sergeant Johnson. 
     
    PEOPLE V. DVONTRIQUE KESHON DAVIDSON- Defendant was convicted of a misdemeanor violation of Vehicle Code section 23152(b), Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol over .08% BAC with a Prior DUI. Defendant was sentenced to 364 days jail concurrent to his current prison commitment. This case was prosecuted by ADA Neumann with assistance from CHP Willows Officer Vasquez. 
     
    PEOPLE V. JOSE ALFREDO MARMOLEJO- Defendant was convicted of a misdemeanor violation of Penal Code section 484/490.2(a), Petty Theft at Pilot, Health and Safety Code sections 11377(a), Possession of Methamphetamine, and 11550(a), Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance. Defendant was sentenced to 240 days jail. This case was prosecuted by ADA Neumann with assistance from Orland Police Department Officers Andrade, Martindale, and Sergeant Johnson, Glenn County Sheriff's Office Deputies Tuma.